In 1952 a new greater municipality was created when "old" Skinskatteberg was merged with Gunnilbo and Hed.

This is a demographic table based on Skinnskatteberg Municipality's electoral districts in the 2022 Swedish general election sourced from SVT's election platform, in turn taken from SCB official statistics.

Röda Jorden (The Red Soil) is Sweden’s to date oldest iron preparation site, active between 700 BC to 200 AD.

Kopparverket (The Copper Works) at Riddarhyttan has seen industrial activity since the Middle Ages.

There are many buildings, ponds and ruins standing and a posted path to show the way.

The manor house is a hotel sometime visited by the King of Sweden Carl XlV Gustav.

The Karmansbo bruksmiljö is a well-preserved industrial area with a mansion, workers residences, Lancashire forges and works office.

Fishing is a widely spread activity in the district and attracts a lot of visitors.

Romboleden, the trail of Rombo, leads from Köping to Trondheim in Norway where Saint Olov is buried, and passes Skinnskatteberg on its way.